Member Allowances

A basic allowance is paid to
every Councillor to cover the time and expenses associated with
their ward work. The Leader, Deputy Leader, Cabinet Members and
Chairman of Committees are also paid a Special Responsibility
Allowance. Councillors may also claim travelling, subsistence and
carers allowances. The amounts paid to each Councillor are
published annually. You can see the allowances
here

An Independent Remuneration
Panel meets every 4 years, following the District Council
Elections. The panel met in July 2015 to review the Council’s
scheme and their recommendations were approved by full Council on 9
September 2015. You can see their report
here

The
full scheme of Members Allowances is contained in
Section H of the Councils Constitution.